cyclic or parlour style?

[pinballwiz]

I saw the FAQ about the different styles of pachinko games, cyclic or parlour style. I am familiar with the standard parlour style.

Can someone explain how gameplay works on the cyclic models? Does the game ever end, since the balls are returned to the shooter all the time?

Thanks,
Rob

[johnnyabc]

If you do a search for cyclic you can pull up more. I did a quick search and pulled up some very good information courtesy of Mr Arby. I would also check out the paint pan method from Luckydog. It just requires you putting a paint tray under the pachinko. If you do a search you can find out more about that method. Very easy to do and no modifications to the machine.


Cyclic Usage is a way the Japanese play the machine in their homes.

Usually, you have to*put the balls in the front tray so that you can shoot the balls on to the play field. After using all the balls in the front tray, you have to pick up the balls from the back tray and put them in to the front tray so that you can shoot the balls again.*And when winning refill the top tray with balls for the payoff.

Machine with cyclic usage allows you to cut out the task of all the refilling trays. Since the balls will come out from the back tray to the front tray automatically. The back has been changed to reroute all the balls back into the shooting tray.

It means you can play the game forever since the balls in the front tray wonÂ’t be lost! If you put 50 to 100 balls in the front tray, that will be enough balls to play the game.

Keep in mind, there will NOT be any payoffs of balls, the machine will go into all the payoff rounds with all the light and sounds. Full video action.

Instead of 2,000 balls and extra trays, 100 ball and you are good to go.


Cyclic Usage
Recirculating System or Standard
http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6041
Circulation Processed?
http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5997
Load 'em yourself or recycle?
http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4449
What is Cyclic Usage?
http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4297

[arbycoffee]

johnnyabc good thinking

[johnnyabc]

thanks Mr Arby, you made it real easy to understand with your description. You guys were real kind to me when I was starting out and I really appreciated it. I can only hope to return the favor by helping out some of the new guys.

[Eddie]

ArePachis only need 16 balls!!!!!!!!!!!!!roud:

[Youngjedi]

logically, couldn't you use just one ball? it may take a while to get a fever, but one ball would work.

[arbycoffee]

I would feel funny with just one ball

[dishpan]

That would also depend upon what type of lifter is employed.

[arbycoffee]

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[Tulsa]

That would also depend upon what type of lifter is employed.

I hear you can get this lifter for a few Tetradrachms.

[jc1444]

It must be BIG if you need a lifter for one More information than I need!